Death Row Records Opens the Vault
Written by Sentinel News Service
23 July 2009
Death Row Records Opens the VaultThis, September 1, 2009, Wideawake Death Row Entertainment will finally open its vault and launch a Special Collectors Edition of music, video, interview and promotional ... read more >>

Teena Marie's 13th album pays tribute to Congo Square
Written by Kimberley Williams (Contributing Writer)
18 June 2009
New Orleans is rich with African American history and culture. Congo Square was the area in the city where the slaves were allowed, on Sundays, to dance and sing, shout and drum to their heart's content. ... read more >>

Smokey Robinson to be honored by ASCAP
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 June 2009
ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) will honor music legend Smokey Robinson with the prestigious ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage Award during its 22nd Annual Rhythm & ... read more >>

CSULA Student Afro-Latin Ensemble
Written by Sentinel News Service
02 June 2009
Students bring music theory, arranging skills, and history to life at Autry concertsGraduate music students from Cal State LA take the stage at the Autry National Center for two electrifying evenings of ... read more >>

Kingdom Records Signs the Whispers
Written by Sentinel News Service
21 May 2009
Grammy-Winner Fred Hammond to Produce on Legendary R&B Group's First Gospel CDKingdom Records has signed the legendary R&B group, The Whispers, to record its' first gospel CD. Gospel star Fred ... read more >>

Professional Drummers teach and groove at Drum Clinic
Written by Olusheyi Banjo (Contributing Writer)
01 May 2009
Â Â Gorden Campbell on drumsThe 7th annual Musicians In Actionâ€™s Drum Clinic featured the best drummers in the entertainment industry showing that not only can they play well but they can teach ... read more >>

Rock The Bells 2009 Festival
Written by Sentinel News Service
16 April 2009
Photo Credit: Jason Lewis for Sentinel Nas will again be one of the top acts at the Rock The Bells Tour. Guerilla Union has announced initial details for the 2009 installment of the critically acclaimed ... read more >>

Prince Lights Up L.A. Live
Written by Michell Graham (Contributing Writer)
02 April 2009
Nokia Theatre ReviewHundreds of fans gather outside the Nokia theatre to see the "Loved" one commonly known as Prince. A three concert night to promote his website Lotusflow3r.com and three new studio ... read more >>

Prince Makes History At L.A. Live
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 March 2009
Six-time Grammy winner Prince will perform an unprecedented three concerts in three completely separate venues all in one evening within L.A. LIVE, the downtown Los Angeles entertainment and sports ... read more >>

Angelique Kidjo set to perform at USC Spectrum
Written by Sentinel News Service
12 March 2009
Eclectic, electrifying, four-time Grammy nominee Angelique Kidjo will perform at the University of Southern California on March 26, 2009. Unchallenged as the best-known African female singer of her ... read more >>

Gamble & Huff to be Named BMI Icons
Written by Sentinel News Service
12 March 2009
BMI will name preeminent production and songwriting team Gamble & Huff BMI Icons at its 57th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by ... read more >>

The Year of Mary Mary Continues
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 February 2009
As the 2009 Grammy Award Winners Garner Four Dove Award Nominations and a performance at the white house. The year of Mary Mary continues as the dynamic gospel duo of sisters Erica and Tina Campbell ... read more >>

Saxophonist Delano, 'My So Fine'
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
18 December 2008
Saxophonist Andre Delano has been entertaining jazz fans since grade school in East St. Louis. Now the accomplished musician has come out with his second solo album entitled "My So Fine." ... read more >>

Motown 50th Anniversary Celebration Begins
Written by Sentinel News Service
11 December 2008
Motown #1’s in stores Now NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MOTOWN in stores January 13 25 OF THE MOST BELOVED MOTOWN CLASSICS ON LATEST EDITION OF MULTI-PLATINUM SERIES The official ... read more >>